I started my sixth week in the MTC today. I can now carry on short conversations with Brazilians and I am learning to listen to the Spirit. Last night we watched a talk by Elder Holland that he gave in May 2011 at the Provo MTC. It was one of the most inspiring talks I’ve ever heard in my life. I recorded many bullet points in my journal, and the Spirit impressed upon me the importance of two main things. One is strict obedience to the mission rules. Elder Holland said that obedience brings the Spirit, and the Spirit brings conversion. Two, as a missionary I have more authority than the entire world. I need to act like it and teach with power and conviction. Elder Holland is my favorite speaker. I’ve seen several clips of him here and he is fantastic in every one.
I’m glad to hear you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Mine was all right. They did a pretty good job with the Turkey, mashed potatoes, and stuffing. Nothing close to home but it was better than I expected. And by the way, the beans down here are usually pinto.
The treats down here are great; thanks for sending them. I still have some cookies and brownies on hold waiting for me (they allow us to create a tab-type thing), so you probably don’t need to worry about getting me anything next week. I’ll try the pie today and let you know.
I heard the news about Michelle, and I will reply to her directly. Thanks.
I leave the MTC three weeks from yesterday. I don’t know how long they will have us in the mission home, but I imagine it will only be a day or so, so I should be with my first companion and in my first area when they let me call or Skype home. That will be really cool.
I want to congratulate Sam on the progress he is making in Scouts and school, and I want to encourage him to keep playing sports and to practice. Some of the best memories I have come from Scouting and playing basketball and football.
I will be sending you via email scan a letter for Michelle’s birthday and one for Mom to deliver to Dr. McBride for me. Just FYI
Thanks for all of the updates. I don’t have time to reply to everything, but I do enjoy reading about them.
Time is beginning to speed up. I’m sure it’s moving faster for you than it is for me, but my schedule is pretty routine by now, and having P-day once a week and Sunday (when we have 4 hours of free time) helps the weeks move along.
Oh, and I just remembered, my companion was called to be the assistant to the president of our branch, which makes me the assistant to the assistant to the president. So he and I need to be extra good examples to the other missionaries in our branch. It’s kind of funny to think about, but I’m now a veteran at the MTC and no longer a greenie. But as soon as I leave, I get to be a greenie all over again for 6 months or so.
Well, that about does it for me this week. I’ve gotta run do missionary things. I love you all and look forward to hearing from you and speaking with you directly on Christmas.
Com Amor,
Elder Morris
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